Head of Business Finance (f/m/d) DACH

Are you ready to lead and inspire a dynamic team of 15 Finance Business Partners across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland? Schneider Electric is seeking a visionary Head of Business Finance to drive our DACH organization forward. Reporting directly to the VP Finance DACH, you'll be based in our Dusseldorf headquarters (Dusseldorf EUREF Campus), where you'll play a crucial role in shaping our financial strategy and supporting our business growth. If you're passionate about finance and leadership, we want to hear from you!

Your IMPACT:

• Lead strategic planning, target setting activities and forecast elaboration and drive business review as well as monthly performance analysis & recommendations
• Contribute to global standards alignment and continuous improvement
• Drive Digital transformation for own perimeter through Digital tools adoption & enhancement and support data management & quality improvement
• Management of the whole Business Finance reporting & processes together with her/his team, leveraging Competency Center ensuring consistency in terms of performance for the DACH zone
• Strongly supporting the end-to-end Business Finance’s purpose to deliver scalable growth & value creation through business advisory & thoughtful analysis that drives strategic decision-making.
• Lead business transformation in within business finance team and contribute to build a One Finance Mindset

Our Offer:

• You will be part of a growing company with a positive industry reputation, who is a recognized leader in a market where energy services are in demand. 
• Work with purpose! As a Green Company with a sense of responsibility and sustainability, you can help create a green future with us.
• Become part of a great team where recognition and open communication are practiced.
• You will be joining an entrepreneurial company with a positive corporate culture and strong team culture.

Your Profile:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in finance, Accounting, Controlling or similar.
• Extensive professional experience in finance and performance systems management leadership roles with strong business and process understanding.
• Proven track record working in international/matrix organizations as well as leading finance business transformation.
• Strong leadership skills
• Fluent English communication skills. German will be highly appreciated but it is not a muss.

Meaningful, Inclusive, Empowered:  

Nobody is flawless and not all career paths are the same. The important thing is that we have the will to learn and develop ourselves further. Because we know that career also means having to find your strengths first. Apply now, even if you don't fulfil all the requirements (yet). We look forward to getting to know you! 

Your next step? Now apply online! 

Please upload your CV including salary expectations and giving the job ID 81097.  

The contact person for this position is Raquel Mora. If you have any questions about the application process, please contact us via LinkedIn. 

Note: Schneider Electric does not accept unsolicited application documents from recruitment agencies. Should Schneider Electric consider a candidate whose profile has been sent by recruitment agencies without an existing framework agreement, no claims can be asserted against Schneider Electric. 

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Looking to make an IMPACT with your career?

When you are thinking about joining a new team, culture matters. At Schneider Electric, our values and behaviors are the foundation for creating a great culture to support business success. We believe that our  IMPACT values – Inclusion, Mastery, Purpose, Action, Curiosity, Teamwork – starts with us.

IMPACT is also your invitation to join Schneider Electric where you can contribute to turning sustainability ambition into actions, no matter what role you play. It is a call to connect your career with the ambition of achieving a more resilient, efficient, and sustainable world.

We are looking for IMPACT Makers; exceptional people who turn sustainability ambitions into actions at the intersection of automation, electrification, and digitization. We celebrate IMPACT Makers and believe everyone has the potential to be one.

Become an IMPACT Maker with Schneider Electric – apply today!

€36 billion global revenue
+13% organic growth
150 000+ employees in 100+ countries
#1 on the Global 100 World’s most sustainable corporations

You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled.

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